Entry into Research Led Universities

Entry into Research Led Universities2011 Entry

How do I choose a university?

Choose your course• Continue to study an existing subject• Pick up a new subject• Study a vocational subject• Achieve a career goal• Enjoyment factor

How do I choose a university?

How do I choose a university?

How do I choose a university?

How do I choose a university?

How do I choose a university?

Research your course• Entry requirements• Course structure• Assessment methods• Opportunities to study abroad• Graduate destinations

How do I choose a university?

How do I choose a university?

How do I choose a university?

How do I choose a university?

Research the university• Location• Facilities• Accommodation• League tables• Graduate employment statistics• Open Days

How do I choose a university?

How do I choose a university?

How do I apply?

UCAS• Universities and Colleges Admissions Service• Applications start September 2010• Application close 15th January 2011

• Oxford and Cambridge applications close 15th October 2010• Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry applications

close 15th October 2010• Art and Design courses (some course) – 24th March 2011

How do I apply?

UCAS.com• Fill out on-line application – 5 choices• Tutor fills out reference and sends to UCAS

Admissions Office at University• Receives application within 24hours after submission

Department or School at University• Sets number of places available

How do I apply?

Admissions tutors for the course• Read applications and make decisions• Courses can receive up to 50 applications per place• Your application must stand out

UCAS• Notifies students of decisions

Impressing an Admissions Tutor

What do admissions tutors look for?

Grades• You must have the required predicted grades• Contextual factors may be taken into consideration

Courses• You must be studying the right courses• Foundation degrees i.e. Lincoln Certificate

Impressing an Admissions Tutor

What do admissions tutors look for?

Personal Statement• An interest and commitment to your subject• Enjoyment from your subject• Work experience or summer schools

– What did you learn– What skills did you gain

• A plan for the future

Impressing an Admissions Tutor

What do admissions tutors look for?

Personal Statement• Other interests or achievements• What can you offer the university?• Demonstrate your character

Summary

• Make decisions about courses and universities• Gain appropriate work experience• Be able to demonstrate an interest in the subject• Start thinking about your personal statement

– Identify gaps • Submit UCAS forms as soon as possible